With over 15 years of building software and leading engineering teams, I've discovered that the best solutions come from connecting dots across disciplines. Whether I'm architecting systems, mentoring teams, or building a startup, I bring an explorer's curiosity to every challenge.

My engineering journey has been anything but linear. Along the way, I've collected an eclectic toolkit: deep technical expertise, UX design sensibilities, science communication chops, and even children's book writing adventures. The common thread? I love breaking complex concepts into simple products, whether in code, prose, or product design.

When I'm not debugging production issues or sketching system architectures, you might find me adding to my ever-growing stack of online courses, or convincing my to-be-read list to merge peacefully with my to-do list (still an unresolved conflict). I also love aquascaping (that’s a thing), playing the cello, and exploring Southern California with my kids.

Current status: Engineering startup founder, turning a long-imagined consumer app into reality while sharing field notes from the tech ecosystem. Always up for conversations about system design, team building, or why fish tanks are actually just another type of distributed system.